More Thoughts About the “Know Your Rights Act” Notice

California employers are now navigating SB 294, which requires employers to provide employees with a workplace “Know Your Rights” notice addressing interactions with law enforcement, including immigration enforcement, and certain constitutional protections. To assist...

California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Paid Sick Leave Poster

The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) has released an updated Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) paid sick leave poster, and employers should make sure the most current version is on display. The revised poster, available on the...

“Know Your Rights” Notice and Other Tidbits

Happy Tuesday! A few important compliance updates to keep on your radar: “Know Your Rights” Notice. Right on time, the California Department of Industrial Relations has published the updated “Know Your Rights” notice. Employers must provide a copy to all current...

Columbia University Antisemitism Settlement: DEI is Alive

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has opened the claims process for a $21 million class settlement with Columbia University arising from allegations of antisemitic harassment and retaliation against employees. Eligible current and former employees—including...

Workplace Investigations: Why Process Matters

Many employers assume that initiating a workplace investigation after a complaint is inherently neutral and protective. A recent Tenth Circuit decision—Byrnes v. St. Catherine Hospital—is a reminder that the way an investigation is designed and conducted can itself...
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